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Master of Science in Nursing (Respiratory Care)

University of Limerick

Ireland,Munster

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 7,500/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 50

Application Fee

Sep 2025

Apply Date

Ireland, Munster

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1989

Total Students: 18,000 +

Int. Students: 3,300 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

Castletroy, Co. Limerick, V94 T9PX, Ireland

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Scholarships
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Master of Science in Nursing (Respiratory Care)

Program Overview

A key goal of this programme is to prepare practitioners for the challenges of leading and delivering specialist/ advanced level respiratory care across a variety of settings. To achieve this goal, programme content focuses on providing practitioners with the theoretical underpinnings, clinical exposure and competence for the development of knowledge and skills in areas of assessment and therapeutic interventions for persons with a respiratory condition.

On successful completion of the programme students will be able to:

Critically explore current advanced assessment strategies used in respiratory nursing practice.
Critically examine best practice in meeting the respiratory care needs of patients and their families.
Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and understanding of therapeutic interventions used in the treatment and management of respiratory conditions.
Apply critical thinking skills and ethical decision making required for advancing practice.
Demonstrate proficiency in written, verbal, and digital communication skills, at individual and collaborative levels.
Critically examine the value of multidisciplinary collaboration in the provision of quality evidenced based respiratory care.
Critically review current innovations and developments in leading and managing change in practice.
Demonstrate commitment to life-long learning while fostering self-development and self-evaluation.
Demonstrate responsibility for personal and professional development in advancing respiratory care.
Apply critical thinking and reflective skills in promoting and advancing respiratory care practice.
Appreciate the contribution of research in informing and advancing practice within a respiratory care setting.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

15 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Portfolio Required

Yes

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
sep 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 50

Tuition Fee

CAD 7,500 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in University of Limerick

CAD 10,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - 6 - With No Band Less Than
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 90
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 61.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 120.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have a Bachelor's degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 55.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

This Scholarship awards EU fee status to Non-EU fee-paying University of Limerick (UL) students who wish to progress to a Master Degree course at UL. This scholarship is only available to Non-EU fee-paying UL students who successfully complete their four year Bachelor Degree programme at UL, prior to receiving a Master Degree offer at UL.

Postgraduate Scholarship
For International Students doing a four year Bachelor Degree in UL (Non-EU)
Entitles the student to EU fee discount (approx. 50%)
Scholarship is not available to students studying MSc Sustainable Resource Management, Policy and Practice

Faculty of Science and Engineering have a number of generous Undergraduate merit-based international (Non-EU) scholarships available for the 2024/25 academic year.

International (Non-EU) merit-based scholarship worth €2000 per year

Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences have a number of generous Undergraduate merit-based international (Non-EU) scholarships available for the 2024/25 academic year.